Fritz Turbo Start 700 Freshwater (16 oz)

I don’t usually write product reviews, but Turbo Start absolutely earned this one.My cycle completely crashed after adopting axolotls from a local school classroom. As a new axolotl owner, I made a few mistakes and learned the nitrogen cycle the hard way. For nearly two months, I struggled to restore balance in the tank and was honestly on the verge of giving up and rehoming my axolotls because I couldn’t get the water safe for them.Enter Turbo Start.The product promises to establish a cycle in about 5 days under ideal conditions, but with axolotls in the tank, I couldn’t run ideal temps. I gently raised the water to 70–71°F—safe for my axolotls but still not perfect for bacterial growth. Following the seller’s guidance (they recommend 5–10x for established tanks), I dosed 8x. Over the next 14 days, I watched my ammonia drop to 0 and then nitrites follow to 0. After two months of frustration, it felt like a miracle.I also have to give a huge shoutout to Bay Bridge Aquarium. They sent incredibly detailed instructions—better than anything I found online—and even offered additional support if I needed it. That level of care is rare and very appreciated.Thanks to Turbo Start, my axolotls are happy and healthy, and I finally have a fully cycled tank again. If you’re desperate like I was, don’t hesitate—this product really works.

Plain and simple, this stuff works.

Great product, I’ve been using it since 3 years ago, highly effective!!! Thanks for your quick response and fast delivery 📦🙏 one of my favorite products so far ❤️

The price on this is high, BUT it WORKS!! I see people saying it wasnt delivered with an ice pack (mine wasn't either) it says as long as its not in extreme temps for long periods of time its fine. I used it when it got here and then put it straight in my fridge. It single handly saved my whole 45 gallon tank. I did a water change like usual, but damaged my good bacteria and restarted the cycle. My seachem ammonia alert badges showed traces of ammonia and I tested and surely had some. The next day my ammonia was at 4ppm... did daily water changes until this showed up. My ammonia climbed and eventually my nirtires were super dark purple. I thought it was going to be a lost cause. I trusted Seachem Prime to keep detoxifying the ammonia and nitrites. Last ditch effort I got this delivered the afternoon of April 22nd. Used just the recommended dosage the next day my ammonia was hardly detected and the nitrites were light purple. Used another dosage of this on the 23rd tested a few hours later and literally everything was back to normal besides nitrates being like 30ppm. I did a water change on the 24th and tested again and my ammonia is 0ppm nitrites are 0ppm Nitrates are 5ppm!!! This stuff saved my tank in basically a day and a half!! I know its pricey, but so is buying all new fish! Lol I will 100% buy this stuff again if I ever need it in an emergency.

Great product… when it’s shipped and stored properly!!Arrived out of date, hot and useless!!If this product is not maintained cool and shipped quickly before expiration it is useless!

I was really worried this wouldn’t ship with an ice pack, but everything went beyond my expectations with the delivery and effectiveness of this product! It arrived with a large ice pack in insulated packaging, 2 days after ordering. I have two tanks I am cycling. One is fish in and one is fishless. The fishess tank was stalled bad, and after using this + Tim’s ammonia it is now cycled 5 days later!!!!!! I’m so happy. I’ve used seachem stability and dr Tim’s one and done with no success for a longggg time. The other tank with the fish that added this to is definitely cycling faster as it’s only been set up for 5 days and had nitrites and nitrates on day 3. I am excited that this option is available and that I have a reliable source for shipping.

Love this stuff, bought this when we were moving to stabilize our tanks once in the new house and prevent losing fish. Especially because our tanks we have had for a few years. This worked extremely well. Allowed us to stabilize our tanks immediately and had no fish loss. We have 3 large tanks 125g, 75g and 55g plus a small 10 gallon and one bottle worked for all of them. We liked it so much we bought another bottle for monthly maintenance and keep one in the fridge at all times.

Works well. Maybe a bit dramatized how amazing it can be - but it does work really well. Highly recommend!